By VICTOR OKOYE

The Super Eagles will end 2025 ranked 38th in the world, according to the latest FIFA rankings released on Monday.

Nigeria’s position remains unchanged from the Nov. 19 ranking, after the team climbed three places from 41st.

The Super Eagles also retained sixth position on the African rankings.

Overall, 2025 proved mixed for Nigeria, but the team finished the year six places higher than its opening ranking of 44th.

The first ranking of the year in April saw Nigeria rise to 43rd. Subsequent updates dropped the Eagles to 44th in July and 45th in Sept.

October marked a turnaround as Nigeria surged to 41st, recording their biggest rise since Feb. 2024, following their AFCON silver-medal finish.

The November ranking lifted the Eagles three more places to 38th, a position they maintain heading into 2026.

In Africa, Morocco led the continent at 11th globally, followed by Senegal in 19th place. Algeria climbed to 34th, while Egypt dropped to 35th, ranking fifth in Africa.

Globally, Spain topped the rankings ahead of Argentina and France. England is fourth, Brazil fifth, followed by Portugal and the Netherlands.

Belgium, Germany and Croatia complete the top 10.

The next FIFA rankings will be released on Jan. 19, 2026, a day after the AFCON final in Morocco. (NAN)

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